February 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order.

2. Approval of agenda.

3. Recognition of visitors and visitor input.

4. Consent Agenda:

4.1. Approval of January 23, 2023 regular meeting minutes.

4.2. Approval of baseball volunteer coach for the 2022-23 school year - Gary Flannigan.

4.3. Approval of extra duties for Secondary Teachers Troy Caddy and Brian Hake - Lunch Supervisor (2nd Semester) with a stipend of $1,433 each.

4.4. Approval of hire of Richard Heitke for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective February 1, 2023,

4.5. Approval of hire of Alissa Pulles for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective February 1, 2023.

4.6. Approval of hire of Ashley Peters for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective February 1, 2023.

4.7. Approval of hire of Nichole Malich for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective February 6, 2023.

4.8. Approval of hire of Charlotte Hill for the Lunchroom/Playground Aide position at a rate of $14.00/hour effective February 6, 2023.

4.9. Approval of hire of Stacey Fabish for the Paraprofessional position at a rate of $18.47/hour effective February 8, 2023. 

4.10. Approval of hire of Chelsea Winans for the Long-Term Substitute Teacher position  effective approximately February 13, 2023 pending obtaining licensure (BA Step A $45,085 to be prorated).

4.11. Approval of hire of Lyn Nelson for the Casual Bus Driver position at a rate of $23.64/hour effective February 13, 2023.

4.12. Approval of hire of Karen Trimble for the Casual Bus Driver position at a rate of $23.64/hour effective February 21, 2023.

4.13. Acceptance of resignation of Sierah Watkins from the Paraprofessional position effective January 30, 2023.

4.14. Acceptance of resignation of Breanna Peterson from the Paraprofessional position effective February 2, 2023.

4.15. Acceptance of resignation of Elizabeth Young from the Paraprofessional position effective February 10, 2023.

4.16. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Richard Heitzman, Carpenter, effective March 31, 2023.

4.17. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Peggy Hejda, Paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

4.18. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Secondary Teacher Lee Anne Herrmann at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

4.19. Acceptance of resignation for the purpose of retirement of Elementary Teacher Sharon Keute at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

4.20. Approval of out-of-state travel for Robert Kreegier to the Brainstorm Conference March 12 -14, 2023 in Wisconsin Dells. We have partnered with ARCC who is covering the conference fees for Robert.
 

4.21. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Jack and Maija Biondich in the amount of $100 to be used for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign - Sklasz Dugout. This donation is made in appreciation for and memory of Joe Sklasz, a long time softball pitching coach for both former school districts.

4.22. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Hannah Bezek in the amount of $2,000 to be used for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign. This is part of a donation from the Bezek Family. The Bezek Family donation, totalling $20,000, will be recognized by naming the Career Center, "Bezek Career Center".

4.23. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Maggie (Bezek) Spivey in the amount of $1,500 to be used for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign. This is part of a donation from the Bezek Family. The Bezek Family donation, totalling $20,000, will be recognized by naming the Career Center, "Bezek Career Center".

4.24. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Sam Bezek in the amount of $1,000 to be used for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign. This is part of a donation from the Bezek Family. The Bezek Family donation, totalling $20,000, will be recognized by naming the Career Center, "Bezek Career Center".

4.25. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation from Sarah Bezek in the amount of $1,000 to be used for the #RockRidgeRising Campaign. This is part of a donation from the Bezek Family. The Bezek Family donation, totalling $20,000, will be recognized by naming the Career Center, "Bezek Career Center".

4.26. Acceptance and appreciation of a donation of a popcorn machine to the baseball/softball concession from Kristin Dosan from Blue Cross Blue Shield.

5. Reports:

5.1. Fundraising and School to Work.

5.2. WA1T (We Are One Team) program for students.

5.3. VHS Principal's Report.

5.4. Rock Ridge Draft Bell Time Study update.

5.5. Minnesota Student Survey results.

5.6. Superintendent.

5.6.1. Rough Draft Equity Plan.

5.6.2. Athletic Co-ops.

5.6.3. Paras in buildings.

5.6.4. Legislative update.

6. Policies:

6.1. Substantive Policy Changes - First Reading:

6.1.1. 203.2 Order of the Regular School Board Meeting.

6.1.2. 206 Public Participation in School Board Meetings/Complaints About Persons at School Board Meetings and Data Privacy Considerations.

7. Administration Items:

7.1. Consider approval of Grant and Naming Rights Agreement between the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation and Rock Ridge Public Schools which would allow the Main Commons area of RRHS to be named "Cleveland-Cliffs Commons" in appreciation and recognition of a $350,000 donation for purchasing educational equipment and machinery for the CTE program.

7.2. Eveleth Special Area Plan.

7.3. Consider approval of MOU between Wolf Head Recovery and Discovery, Inc. and Rock Ridge Public Schools. 

7.4. Consider approval of Rock Ridge Community Education Rental Prices.

7.5. Consider approval of quote from Iron Oakes Fencing for fencing in front of the eight new dugouts at RRHS - Varsity and JV baseball and softball. 

7.6. Consider approval of draft of "Letter of Intent - Coaching/Advising".

7.7. Consider submitting letters of support for both a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant with USDOT and MnDOT’s Corridors of Commerce program for the highway improvements in the Eveleth/Virginia area in response to the new Rock Ridge school campus.

7.8. Consider approval of purchase of wall mats for wrestling/multi-purpose room.

7.9. Consider approval of 2023 School Board Committees.

8. Meeting Announcements:

8.1. The next regular meeting will be held Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Rock Ridge Administration Building, 1405 Progress Parkway, Virginia.

9. Adjournment.